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1982 Map of Wien

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Wien
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Wien and the surrounding townships of Marathon County are defined by a high-density grid of family dairy farms and rural crossroads as they appeared in the early 1980s. The landscape is a rhythmic alternation of cultivated fields and woodlots, drained by a network of small waterways including Scotch Creek, Bear Creek, and Draeger Creek. Small, localized community centers like Wuertsburg and Schnappsville anchor the agricultural territory, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns of the Upper Midwest.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks that served these rural communities, such as St Johns Ch and the Township Cem. The presence of a Gaging Station on the creek network highlights the ongoing importance of water management in this working landscape. The map provides a clear look at the jurisdictional boundaries between the townships of Johnson, Rietbrock, Frankfort, and Wien.